At a ceremony at the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy in Athens on Dec. 14, 2021, Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Vice Adm. Steven Poulin and the Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard Vice Adm. Theodoros Kliaris signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Hellenic coast guards. The MOU represents the intent of both parties to expand joint cooperation in areas such as maritime safety, maritime operations, maritime security, fisheries enforcement, marine environmental protection, and training. The U.S. Embassy in Athens will partner with the U.S. Coast Guard in implementing the MOU. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Athens)